Global Category Manager
Core
Lead and govern strategic sourcing for IT Services, shaping category strategies and managing supplier relationships to drive value across the organization.
Role type
Senior Global Category Manager (IT Services)
Builds
IT Services supplier portfolio, commercial frameworks, and strategic sourcing projects
Domain
Manufacturing industry, IT Services, Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, Supplier relationship management, Contract negotiation, Stakeholder management, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
AI initiatives in sourcing, Manufacturing industry experience
Technologies
Sourcing platforms, Contract management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and govern category strategies for IT Services, Establish IT supplier portfolio and framework for commercial agreements, Lead and manage cross-functional category teams at a strategic level, Create Business plan - Identify, prepare, and lead strategic sourcing projects end-to-end, Negotiate, conclude, and implement supplier contracts, Drive strategic supplier management including governance and compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
